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Pinterest unlocks premium inventory for programmatic buyers, scaling high-intent discovery

First-party Pinterest commercial update. Check advertising availability, measurement and account conditions.

Block’s Voice AI Wins Praise and Triggers Scam Concerns

Payments company Block has introduced an artificial intelligence model trained solely using human conversation. Dessa, as the model is known, learned to hold real-time conversations just by listening, Block said in its announcement Friday (

Instacart Holds Sale Talks With Rivals Uber and DoorDash

Instacart has reportedly contacted its rivals about purchasing its grocery delivery platform. The company is considering a sale and has discussed a possible deal with Uber, The Information reported Friday (Oct. 23), citing sources with know

OpenAI Training AI in Systems Shut Off From Web Access

OpenAI says it has adopted new security protocols for training its artificial intelligence models. That means placing the models in a closed system without access to the internet, the AI startup announced Friday (Oct. 23). “Working closely

Deployment of NCTS Phase 6 – Next step in the modernization of customs and transit procedures

The rollout of Phase 6 of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS), now in use across the 27 EU Member States and the countries of the Common Transit Convention, marks a major step forward in the digital modernisation of customs and trans

182-2026: List of treatment providers update: treatment provider suspended – Kinetik Cevresaglıgı Amb. Tar. Muh. Dan. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. (AEI: TR4001SB)

26 October 2026 Who does this notice affect? Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, princ

Anthropic Merges Claude Chat and Cowork for Enterprise Users

Anthropic says it has unified Claude chat and Cowork for its enterprise customers. The new offering combines chat and Cowork on web, desktop and mobile, meaning users don’t have to choose between the two services before starting, Anthropic

Chinese drones fly into Brazilian farms: how are DJI and XAG opening up the market?

DJI leverages agricultural cooperatives to open up sales channels, while XAG partners with agricultural machinery giant CNH; the two Chinese drone companies have given different answers in Brazil.

Affordability Drags Consumer Sentiment Down 10% in a Year

October’s consumer sentiment reading has essentially kept pace with September, though consumers’ long-term views are less optimistic. Data from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers released Friday (Oct. 23) showed October’s readin

October 26 E-commerce Morning Brief: Meituan plans to jointly build 1,000 super kitchens; AliExpress offers 30% back on European delivery

X provides holiday campaign tips

The platform recommended keeping ads short, using natural language and featuring clear calls to action.

Meta says advertisers should let campaigns gather data

The company’s new best practices guide cautioned marketers to give both ads and analytic systems time to assess results before tweaking components.

Kalshi Pitches Banks on Inflation-Related Futures Market

Kalshi is reportedly readying the launch of a futures market tracking inflation metrics. The company, known primarily for its prediction markets, is aiming to launch the new exchange-traded futures offering in December, Bloomberg News repor

Meta delays business terms update over data scraping concerns

The company’s latest commercial services agreement has been postponed while regulators in the EU and the U.K. get clarity, according to Reuters.

China NEV Retail Sales Forecast at 1.07 Million in October

Overall passenger car retail sales across the country are projected to fall 28.9 per cent to 1.6 million units.

Bangladesh Plans Rail Shift to Cut Export Logistics Costs

A Tk 930 million World Bank backed study aims to expand rail cargo share to 20 per cent, linking Chattogram Port terminals to Dhaka factories.

Coles Selects Coveo for AI Search Across Online Grocery Platform

The Australian supermarket chain operates more than 1,800 retail outlets nationally.

GOKO Launches M6 Robotic Lawn Mower in Australia at A$3,999

Direct pre-orders on the brand’s local website are capped at 300 early-bird units before an Amazon Australia release on 10 November 2026.

Musinsa Deepens Ties with Zozo Ahead of IPO

A joint Zozotown pop-up store launched in Seoul on October 16 to build cross-border market share.

Japan Forms AI Cyber Unit as PHP Flaws Disrupt Transport and Banks

SoftBank halted disaster warnings while carriers, lenders and rail operators took digital services offline following global vulnerabilities in core web code.

Global minimum tax (GMT) and Hong Kong minimum top-up tax (HKMTT) for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups

Ask Sidekick to make multiple changes to your store at once, review, and approve

You can ask Sidekick for more complex store updates that involve multiple supported changes. Sidekick can break down the request, prepare related changes, and show them together for review in admin. When the draft changes are ready, you can

Chinese Companies Going Global Weekly | Registration Open for Dubai Airport Freezone 2026 Beijing Exchange Meeting / AliExpress and YouTube Reach Global Strategic Partnership

Focusing on major events in the globalization of Chinese companies, 36Kr Global is committed to eliminating information gaps, giving readers a full view of the week's most noteworthy major events.

36Kr Global · Event | Invitation to the 2026 Beijing International Commercial Legal Event Day

On October 30, the 2026 Beijing International Commercial Legal Event Day will be held at the Beijing Kunlun Hotel. Centered on the three major dispute resolution mechanisms of litigation, arbitration, and mediation, it will explore the integration of law and business and the application of legal technology. We sincerel